Shade Launcher AlternativesApplication Launchers and other similar apps like Shade Launcher

Shade Launcher is described as 'This is the launcher that presents what, in my opinion, a home screen should be. It has only features that matter yet lacks nothing essential' and is a application launcher in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Shade Launcher for a variety of platforms, including Android, F-Droid, Android Tablet, Android TV and Fire TV apps. The best Shade Launcher alternative is Kvæsitso, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Shade Launcher are Lawnchair, Stario, Fossify Launcher and Smart Launcher.

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  1. Kvæsitso icon

    Kvæsitso

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    Open-source Android launcher offering a global search across apps, contacts, calendar events, Wikipedia, and Nextcloud, including built-in calculator and unit converter, designed from scratch without relying on AOSP launcher UI or recreating stock layouts for a unique user experience.

    59 Kvæsitso alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    • Kvæsitso is the most popular Android alternative to Shade Launcher.

    • Kvæsitso is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Shade Launcher.

    • Kvæsitso is Free and Open SourceShade Launcher is also Free and Open Source
    • Kvæsitso is Lightweight and Privacy focusedShade Launcher is not according to our users
  2. Lawnchair icon

    Lawnchair

     86 likes
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    Open-source Android launcher based on Launcher3, enabling customizable icons, labels, grid layout, and support for third-party icon packs. Integrates Google Feed, offers Pixel Launcher features, and requires no root. Current build draws from Android 15 for enhanced control.

    70 Lawnchair alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  4. Stario icon

    Stario

     27 likes
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    Discover a minimalist launcher providing personalized theming, built-in media player, note-taking, and RSS reader. Enjoy full privacy with no data collection, optional gesture-based accessibility, and customizable widget support, all freely available for an elegant smartphone experience.

    55 Stario alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Do more with Stario — the minimalist launcher for you.
     
  5. Fossify Launcher icon

    Fossify Launcher

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    Discover Fossify Launcher for a smooth, efficient home screen experience. Enjoy full customization options, widget support, and privacy-first design with no intrusive permissions or internet access, all while ensuring fast navigation and app management.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  6. Smart Launcher icon

    Smart Launcher

     55 likes
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    Simplifies Android navigation with automatic app organization, robust search, wallpaper-adaptive themes, one-handed mode, hidden apps with PIN, gestures, notification badges, font and icon customization, widget support, and a built-in wallpaper picker.

    69 Smart Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Smart Launcher is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Shade Launcher.

    • Smart Launcher is Freemium and ProprietaryShade Launcher is Free and Open Source
    • Smart Launcher is MinimalisticShade Launcher is not according to our users
  7. KISS Launcher icon

    KISS Launcher

     54 likes
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    Minimalist Android launcher offering fast app, contact, and settings search, learning usage patterns, operating fully offline, saving device resources, improving efficiency, providing strong privacy by keeping all data on device, and remaining lightweight at only 250 KB.

    72 KISS Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  10. Niagara Launcher icon

    Niagara Launcher

     14 likes
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    Minimal launcher with ergonomic single-hand design, scrollable app list, direct notification reply support, automatic music controls, dynamic wallpaper-based theming, dark and light modes, icon customization, bloatware hiding, fluid UI, and active updates.

    75 Niagara Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. Neo Launcher icon

    Neo Launcher

     13 likes
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    Neo Launcher is a fork of AOSP's launcher for power users. It is highly configurable, and offers you a lot of functionality. Some are :

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  12. EasyLauncher icon

    EasyLauncher

     8 likes
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    Easy Launcher — the minimalist productivity launcher for focus, productivity, keep your focus on what really counts. We try to balance customizability and minimalization well still being simple.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  13. YAM Launcher icon

    YAM Launcher

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    Minimalist Android launcher offering a streamlined text-only interface, customizable shortcuts, Open-Meteo weather integration, work profile and contacts search support, Material You themes, system font customization, no icons or effects, and MIT open-source license.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  14. Microsoft Launcher icon

    Microsoft Launcher

     22 likes
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    Microsoft Launcher provides a new home screen experience that empowers you to be more productive on your Android device. Microsoft Launcher is highly customizable, allowing you to organize everything on your phone.

    68 Microsoft Launcher alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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